Match analyses: Toronto FC and New England Revolution
The Union looked good in two matches last week, rounding into form again just in time.
Articles written by: Chris Gibbons
Chris Gibbons is the captain of noted PSP feeder club West Philly FC, and the co-host of the All3Points podcast (@all3points). He writes columns and match analyses in addition to his editing duties, and his pieces are often full of Douglas Adams quotes or the kind of music that shows his nearly middle age.
Analysis / Union
Match previews
Match preview: Philadelphia Union v. Chicago Fire
The Union come home for only their third game in Chester since Memorial Day.
Analysis
The myth of the striker savior
The Union are in search of another striker? Do they really need one? How would someone figure that out for sure?
Union match reports
Match report: Orlando City 2 – 1 Philadelphia Union
The Union fell to Orlando City in the sweltering Florida heat on Thursday night.
Match previews
Match preview: DC United v. Philadelphia Union
The Union are back home (finally) for their only in-state match in the month of July. DC United comes to town, fresh off a thumping of Toronto FC.
Analysis
Match analyses: Nashville SC and New York Red Bulls
Two matches in five days, one point from six. Not the team’s best stretch, but one where some important themes emerged.
Player ratings
Player ratings: Nashville SC 1 – 0 Philadelphia Union
The Union’s 8 game unbeaten streak was snapped on Saturday night. It wasn’t pretty, and the ratings are in.
Commentary
A midsummer gauntlet: life on the road
The Union are about to hit the R-O-A-D. Here’s what lies ahead of them on that journey.
Analysis
Match analysis: Atlanta United 2 – 2 Philadelphia Union
Jim Curtin out-coached Gabriel Heinze again on Sunday, but an own goal nearly undid the team’s effort. Jakob Glesnes made sure the Union left with at least a point.
Analysis
Squad rotation doesn’t matter
Outside observers of Unionville constantly fret over the team’s relatively nonexistent squad rotation. The data says fret not.
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